Overly broad permissions can turn one compromised account into a much larger security problem. Learn how to reduce unnecessary access, review privileges, and apply least privilege across modern Linux systems. Review Linux Privileges×
There is nothing like the fear of weapons of mass destruction to bring out weary old legislative proposals. Earlier this month, it leaked out that the Justice Department was considering a broad expansion of its investigative authority, including the creation of . . . . There is nothing like the fear of weapons of mass destruction to bring out weary old legislative proposals. Earlier this month, it leaked out that the Justice Department was considering a broad expansion of its investigative authority, including the creation of new criminal offenses, ostensibly to assist in the fight against terrorism. Many of the proposals contained in the "Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003" had nothing to do with fighting terrorism, but would substantially increase penalties for such mundane offenses as wire fraud or claiming too many deductions on a federal tax return. One such proposal -- which has been floated out many times before -- is the idea of making a new crime out of using encryption in during the course of commission of a different and unrelated crime. The language would create a new offense which would punish anyone who "during the commission of a felony under Federal law, knowingly and willfully encrypts any incriminating communication or information relating to that felony." It defines encryption as referring to "the scrambling (and descrambling) of wire communications, electronic communications, or electronically stored information, using mathematical formulas or algorithms in order to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, or authenticity of, and prevent unauthorized recipients from accessing or altering, such communications or information." The link for this article located at SecurtityFocus is no longer available. . There is nothing like the fear of weapons of mass destruction to bring out weary old legislative pro. there, nothing, weapons, destruction, bring, weary, legislative. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
The federal body that regulates exports has fined San Diego firm Neopoint Inc. $95,000 for exporting strong encryption software to Korean companies without the necessary government approval. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Export Administration imposed the fine after learning that Neopoint . . . . The federal body that regulates exports has fined San Diego firm Neopoint Inc. $95,000 for exporting strong encryption software to Korean companies without the necessary government approval. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Export Administration imposed the fine after learning that Neopoint had exported 128-bit encryption software to two companies in South Korea without obtaining proper licenses. U.S. export regulations set limits on the strength of encryption software that can be sold to foreign buyers without government approval. "This case demonstrates that the U.S. Government can and will enforce its export controls on encryption products," Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement Michael J. Garcia said in a prepared statement. The link for this article located at Newsbytes is no longer available. . The federal body that regulates exports has fined San Diego firm Neopoint Inc. $95,000 for exporting. federal, regulates, exports, fined, diego, neopoint, exporting. . Anthony Pell
"BEIJING -- China has eased tough new restrictions on encryption technology, announcing that a vast category of consumer software and equipment -- including mobile phones and Microsoft's Windows operating system -- would be exempt from the rules. " . . . . "BEIJING -- China has eased tough new restrictions on encryption technology, announcing that a vast category of consumer software and equipment -- including mobile phones and Microsoft's Windows operating system -- would be exempt from the rules. " The link for this article located at Techweb.com is no longer available. . China has relaxed its tough encryption rules, granting consumer applications and gadgets leeway from the recent regulations.. China Encryption Regulation, Consumer Software Exemption, Data Security News. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.